1
as in diligently
with great effort or determination
worked industriously to complete the project ahead of schedule
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2
as in actively
in a manner involving great or constant activity
she's been industriously putting together the plans for the charity ball
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Martin’s work has taken on a furious pace in the past few months amid the Trump administration’s campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion protocols and health, welfare and Medicaid cuts that will fall hard on vulnerable Black Americans.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025 -
However, her cries and please only led to Tate hitting her harder.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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Lindsay is watching this offseason intently, knowing how important solidifying the running back spot is to the Broncos taking the next step.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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Leaders need to take time to intently listen when a direct report raises a concert.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Similar in packaging to an IGH but different in execution, continuously variable hubs function like the transmission in a midrange automobile.—
Chris Cona,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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Flooding in Kentucky shuts down famous bourbon distillery The Buffalo Trace Distillery, the country's oldest continuously operating distillery, has been closed for days as the staff waits for floodwaters to recede.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Industriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/industriously. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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